Boron

Julia Elias & Danielle Pennington

Boron

Julia Elias & Danielle Pennington

Introduction

1. Boron combines with oxygen in the air to form boron trioxide ( B 2 O 3 ).

2. Inpowder form, it reacts with hot nitric acid (HNO 3 )

3. It dissolves in melted metals

4. Boron is not soluble in water. It normally does not react with acids.

Physical Properties:

1. Color- dark grey

2. Shape- natural shape is in rock form, but can be found in acid form and powder form as well

3. Melting point- 2076 °C

4. Boiling point- 3927 °C

Uses: Boron compounds are being evaluated for treating arthritis, used for yeast infections, and used for supplements and medicines. Also used on skin to prevent infections, and sometimes used for an eyewash in boric acid form.

Isotopes: B-11 are the 2 stable isotopes

Compounds: borax acid, boric, sodium borate, borates

Rock Form

This is the most common and natural form of Boron.

Powder Form

This is the powder for which is used in capsules for medicine and supplements.

Boric Acid

This is the acid form of Boron. It is used to apply to skin to prevent infection, or it could be used as eyewash in certain content.

Rock Form

This is the most common and natural form of Boron.

Powder Form

This is the powder for which is used in capsules for medicine and supplements.

Boric Acid

This is the acid form of Boron. It is used to apply to skin to prevent infection, or it could be used as eyewash in certain content.